Jeremiah 32:23

Authorized King James Version

And they came in, and possessed it; but they obeyed not thy voice, neither walked in thy law; they have done nothing of all that thou commandedst them to do: therefore thou hast caused all this evil to come upon them:

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיָּבֹ֜אוּ

H935

And they came in

to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)

וַיִּֽרְשׁ֣וּ

H3423

and possessed

to occupy (by driving out previous tenants, and possessing in their place); by implication, to seize, to rob, to inherit; also to expel, to impoverish

אֹתָ֗הּ

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

וְלֹֽא

H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

שָׁמְע֤וּ

H8085

it but they obeyed

to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)

בְקוֹלֶ֙ךָ֙

H6963

not thy voice

a voice or sound

וּבְתֹרָותְךָ֣

H8451

in thy law

a precept or statute, especially the decalogue or pentateuch

לֹא

H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

הָלָ֔כוּ

H1980

neither walked

to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)

#10

אֵת֩

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

#11

כָּל

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

#12

אֲשֶׁ֨ר

H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

#13

צִוִּ֧יתָה

H6680

nothing of all that thou commandedst

(intensively) to constitute, enjoin

#14

לָהֶ֛ם

#15

עָשׂ֑וּ

H6213

them to do

to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application

#16

לֹ֣א

H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

#17

עָשׂ֑וּ

H6213

them to do

to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application

#18

וַתַּקְרֵ֣א

H7122

to come

to encounter, whether accidentally or in a hostile manner

#19

אֹתָ֔ם

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

#20

אֵ֥ת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

#21

כָּל

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

#22

הָרָעָ֖ה

H7451

therefore thou hast caused all this evil

bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)

#23

הַזֹּֽאת׃

H2063

this (often used adverb)

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of Jeremiah Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine revelation in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

What practical applications emerge from understanding salvation as presented in this verse, particularly in light of addressing questions of religious pluralism and the exclusivity of Christ?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine revelation address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?
How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?

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